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Milo is a clean, close-knit farming community of approximately 115 people located 2 km from the northernmost tip of Lake McGregor and easily accessible from Highway 542 from the west and Highway 1 via Highway 842 from the north. Filled with people who embrace rural traditions and appreciate the heritage of the land, Milo is an exceptional place to call home.
Contact Information
Population Information
Municipality 2001: 115
Municipality 2007: 122
Region 2007: 148411
Tax Rates
Residential/Farmland Municipal Tax Rate 2008: 14.436
Non Residential Municipal Tax Rate 2008: 21.538
Residential Mill Rate 2008: 14.436
Non-residential Mill Rate 2008: 21.538
Geographic Information
Distance to Major Areas:
142 km (89 miles) from Calgary
130 km (83 miles) from Lethbridge
214 km (134 miles) from Coutts/Sweetgrass USA Border Crossing
Community Facts
Educational Facilities:
High Schools (Public) closest is in Vulcan Junior High/Middle Schools (Public) 1 Elementary Schools (Public) 1 Kindergarter/Pre-School (Private) 1
Nearest Post-Secondary Institutions:
Lethbridge, Alberta 130 km (81 miles) Lethbridge College Enrollment Approx. 7,000 University of Lethbridge Enrollment Approx. 8,000
Community Information
Municipal Government:
Mayor Robert Phillips, Chief Administrative Officer Ginger Deitz, Economic Development Officer Leslie Warren
Fire Protection:
Village of Milo is served by a 30 member volunteer fire department and emergency first responders (7)
Police Services:
Milo is served by the Royal Canadian Mounted , Vulcan Detachment
Ambulance Services:
Local ambulance service is available - Vulcan EMS
Other:
Justice Infrastructure - Lethbridge Courthouse
Electrical Power Providers in the Region:
Landfill/Waste Transfer Locations:
Milo Waste Transfer Station: 1 mile west, 1 mile north Recycling: Facilities are available
Garbage Collection:
Weekly on Tuesday mornings
Water Services Supplier:
Village of Milo
Source: Lake McGregor
Telecommunications:
Local Service Providers: Telus
Medical Services:
Hospitals: in Vulcan Health Units/Clinics: in Vulcan outreach programs held in community Dentists: in Vulcan Doctors: in Vulcan
Airport:
The nearest commercial and air freight services are in Lethbridge and Calgary. Vulcan has a small airstrip.
Accommodations:
Motels/Hotels: 1 Total Rooms: 5 Meeting Facilities: 2
Major Employers:
1. Mark's Oilfield Services Oilfield Equip. & Contracting
2. Conoco Phillips Oilfield Operations
3. Husky Canada Oilfield Operations
4. Vittera Agro Crop Input Centre
5. Palliser Regional School Division Education
